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How 3D Printing Can Change Design and Manufacturing for Everyday People

3D printing has the potential to drastically reduce our environmental impact: thanks to the web, 3D printed designs can be shared globally but fabricated locally for specific consumers. This slashes overproduction and the carbon footprint of long-distance shipping. As a perfect example of this: 3D Hubs, a company that connects everyday people with 3D printed designs and local 3D printing services, recently unveiled these sculptural accessories for an eco-friendly smartphone.

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Nguyen produced two 3D-printed designs: a Nightstand and and Amplifier, the latter of which was inspired by the "natural acoustics of conch shells." As its name suggests, its curvature amplifies the smartphone's speaker to fill a room with sound. Both designs seen here are made with woodFill 3D printing filament, a material that has the look and texture of wood thanks to its recycled wood fibers.
Nguyen produced two 3D-printed designs: a Nightstand and and Amplifier, the latter of which was inspired by the "natural acoustics of conch shells." As its name suggests, its curvature amplifies the smartphone's speaker to fill a room with sound. Both designs seen here are made with woodFill 3D printing filament, a material that has the look and texture of wood thanks to its recycled wood fibers.
To get your own Nightstand or Amplifier—or a 3D printed Fairphone case—just visit 3D Hubs to browse 3D print files and connect with a local 3D printing service. Unfortunately the Fairphone is currently only available in Europe, though it may be expanding to other countries later this year.
To get your own Nightstand or Amplifier—or a 3D printed Fairphone case—just visit 3D Hubs to browse 3D print files and connect with a local 3D printing service. Unfortunately the Fairphone is currently only available in Europe, though it may be expanding to other countries later this year.
For a wider selection of 3D printed items, and to see what 3D printers are near you, just check out 3D Hub's main website. There you can find thousands of items to print—from toys to electronics to lighting fixtures—and select from a wide range of printing materials.
For a wider selection of 3D printed items, and to see what 3D printers are near you, just check out 3D Hub's main website. There you can find thousands of items to print—from toys to electronics to lighting fixtures—and select from a wide range of printing materials.